As evolution takes generations to achieve tangible results, usually it’s supposed that we are not able to see the process within our lifetime. Although such an assumption could be true […]
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Special theory of evolution vs. General theory of evolution
Evolution: A never-ending debate Darwin’s theory of evolution itself has experienced an evolutionary process. A process that started around a very sensitive topic: The origin of species. As it always […]
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The Ship of Theseus | A paradox about meaning of identity
The paradox of the Ship of Theseus, also known as Theseus’s paradox, is one of the most brilliant ancient thought experiments dealing with the concept of identity. In this article, […]
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Excerpts from “How to create a mind” by Ray Kurzweil (Introduction)
Book Title: How to create a mind Written by: Ray Kurzweil Chapter Title: Introduction Order Information: How to create a mind (amazon) How to create a mind (Barnes & Noble) […]
Read moreBehavioral Characteristics of the Complex Systems
I have already made an introductory definition of the complex systems. Here I’m going to list some of the common behavioral characteristics of the complex systems: Unpredictability or limited predictability […]
Read moreWhy we need to study the complexity and the complex systems
Neil Johnson starts his fantastic book on complexity with the following story in the preface: The above story could be considered as a fantasy. But whoever knows the idea behind […]
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Lecture Notes on Emergence and Complex Systems
As the name implies, lecture notes are supposed to be taken in the lectures. But to be honest, I have never had attended a course on the emergence and complex systems. […]
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How to create a mind by Ray Kurzweil – Book Review
How to create a mind! The title is so tempting that anyone with the slight interest in mind and brain would take it from the bookshelf, especially when you see […]
Read moreJohn Conway and The Game of Life
In order to understand the concept behind the John Conway’s game of life, the best way would be starting from Stephen Wolfram and even John Von Neumann and cellular automaton. However, […]
Read moreBooks on complexity theory and complex systems – Part I
Years ago, it was a serious challenge to find a book or an article about niche topics like complexity theory and complex system. Nowadays, we have another challenge: Which books […]
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